1Associate Prof., Dept. of Community Medicine, Hi -Tech Medical College & Hospital, Pandara, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
2Associate Prof., Dept of Paediatrics, Hi -Tech Medical College & Hospital, Pandara, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
3Senior Resident, Dept. of Community Medicine, MKCG Medical College, Berhampur, Odisha
4Pediatrics Specialist, CHC, Tangi, Cuttack, Odisha
*Corresponding author: Gouri Kumari Padhy, Associate Prof., Flat-203, Subhadra Enclave, Palasuni, Bhubaneswer, Orissa, E-mail: gouripadhy@gmail.com
Online published on 11 November, 2013.
Lymphatic filariasis is a major tropical disease resulting in grossly swollen limbs and genitalia. Mass drug administration (MDA) is an effective tool for elimination of lymphatic filariasis.
To assess the knowledge of lymphatic filariasis and MDA among the guardians/attendants accompanying the paediatric patients in a private medical college.
Respondents were interviewed with a pre tested questionnaire from 1st July 2009 to 30th August 2009. A total of 276 guardians were selected by convenient sampling method.
270(98%) respondents had heard of filariasis, only 39 (14%) knew the mode of transmission. Drugs during MDA were received by 204 (73%) of respondents and consumed by 99(48%) of recipient. Only 120(43%) of respondents knew that lymphatic filariasis can be controlled by MDA.
Knowledge regarding lymphatic filariasis and role of MDA in its elimination is poor in this study.
Lymphatic Filariasis, Mass Drug Administration, Knowledge
